Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Talal Bin Abdullah Al-Otaibi met with Dassault Aviation CEO Éric Trappier in Bordeaux on 30/7/2024.
Al-Otaibi and Trappier are said to have discussed cooperation in the aerospace field.
Talks also included the Rafale fighter jet.
The note provides a comprehensive overview of the following key points:
- The aspects of Saudi-French aerospace cooperation
- The French stance on cooperation with the Kingdom
- Updates concerning a potential Rafale deal
- The Saudi views on the deal
The note also highlights the correlation between the Rafale deal and Typhoon talks with the British.
